Supreme Court panel to conceptualise, implement, monitor AI use in judiciary, Law Minister tells RS

Why in news

The Supreme Court of India established an AI committee to conceptualise, implement, and monitor the use of artificial intelligence to improve judicial efficiency and manage case pendency.

Background

The Supreme Court is collaborating with IIT Madras to develop AI-based tools for defect identification, metadata extraction, and case management. These pilot projects are currently limited to controlled deployments to ensure responsible adoption.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyThe Supreme Court of India established a dedicated AI committee to oversee judicial AI integration.
• S&TIIT Madras is the primary technical collaborator for developing AI tools for the judiciary.
• FactAI tools are being deployed for specific tasks: defect identification, metadata extraction, and case management.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the potential of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing judicial efficiency while addressing concerns regarding the 'right to a fair trial' and algorithmic bias.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Algorithmic transparency: Ensuring judicial decisions remain explainable and free from inherent data biases.
• Data privacy: Balancing the use of metadata extraction with the confidentiality of judicial proceedings.
• Human-in-the-loop: Maintaining judicial oversight to prevent over-reliance on automated case management systems.

Keywords: Judicial Efficiency · Algorithmic Bias · Digital Transformation · Predictive Analytics · Responsible AI

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